DHAKA, Nov 21, 2023 (BSS) - The three-day international trade 
exhibition titled “Global Sourcing Expo Melbourne 2023” began 
today in Melbourne, Australia at the Melbourne Convention and 
Exhibition Center.

Some 19 Bangladeshi enterprises are participating in the expo 
under the initiative of Bangladesh High Commission in 
Canberra.

Some 15 garment manufacturers and suppliers are exhibiting 
their garment items at the event with support from the Export 
Promotion Bureau (EPB). Apart from this, some four other 
Bangladeshi companies including in the fields of RMG and home 
décor are participating in the exhibition, said a press 
release. 

Bangladeshi High Commissioner to Australia M Allama Siddiqui 
and Chief Executive Officer of the organizing firm Marry 
Kinsella inaugurated the exhibition of Bangladeshi exportable 
items at the Global Sourcing Expo in Melbourne. 

Political Counselor of Bangladesh High Commission Tahleel 
Delawar Moon and Commercial Counselor Rony Chakma were 
present.

About 900 manufacturers and suppliers from 20 countries are 
taking part in this exhibition. Such international trade fairs 
are held twice a year in Sydney and Melbourne. 

In the arena of international trade, this event serves as an 
important platform for importers, exporters, manufacturers and 
suppliers to showcase their products, explore new markets and 
establish mutual communication.

The readymade garment represents about 93 percent of 
Bangladesh's total exports to Australia. Currently, Bangladesh 
is Australia's 32nd largest trade partner.